Mikey Moore praises Tottenham's 'unbelievable' wonderkid
Mikey Moore has praised Tottenham Hotspur teammate Luca Williams-Barnett as an "unbelievable footballer" after Spurs' 2-0 pre-season win over Auckland FC in New Zealand. The 18-year-old winger, back from a standout Rangers loan, also hailed Roberto De Zerbi's detailed coaching as Tottenham delays any decision on his future until late in the transfer window.
Key Takeaways
- Mikey Moore called Luca Williams-Barnett an "unbelievable footballer" after Tottenham's 2-0 win at Eden Park.
- The 18-year-old said De Zerbi has been "unbelievable," praising his specific, detailed methods.
- De Zerbi will wait until late in the transfer window before deciding Moore's next step.
- Rangers want another loan; Köln and Borussia Dortmund have also been linked.
Speaking in his first Tottenham press conference since returning from Rangers, Mikey Moore sounded settled and mature. Spurs fielded a young side in New Zealand while De Zerbi rested senior players after a 30-hour flight. Moore had just helped beat Auckland 2-0 at Eden Park.
Last season on loan in Glasgow, he won the Scottish Premiership Young Player of the Season and scored seven goals in 47 appearances. He said the campaign toughened him mentally and physically, and that he has bulked up to become more explosive.
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Who did Mikey Moore call unbelievable?
Asked about guiding younger teammates, Moore singled out Luca Williams-Barnett. "Luca is an unbelievable footballer," he told reporters, including Football London. He said he is close enough in age to help academy graduates who have not yet faced crowds of 40,000.
Moore also backed captain Archie Gray, calling him a leader and "top, top footballer" who deserved the armband against Auckland. He stressed that every young Spurs player is on a different journey, but that shared experience still matters.
What has Mikey Moore said about De Zerbi?
Moore has not had long under the new head coach, yet his verdict was clear. "He's been unbelievable since I've been in," he said. "He's so specific with what he wants and he's very detailed in everything he does."
That clarity matters while Tottenham assess whether the England youth international stays for depth or leaves again for minutes. Moore said his future "kind of lies in the manager's hands" and that he is taking things "day by day" while trying to impress.
Where could Mikey Moore play next season?
According to Football London, De Zerbi said Spurs must finish shopping for wingers first. "We have to analyse the last part of the transfer market, because we try to bring wingers, and then we speak with him, with his agent, with the club, to find the best solution for everyone," the Italian explained.
Rangers remain keen on a second loan and must wait, with reports also naming Borussia Dortmund in the mix. Separately, Köln have been linked as a possible replacement for Said El Mala if the Bundesliga side lose their attacker this summer. For now, Moore's next club is on hold until Spurs settle their wide options.